Gender and endothelial progenitor cell number in middle-aged adults
Background: Between the ages of 45 and 65 years, the prevalence of cardiovascular disease is significantly lower in women compared with men. Circulating bone marrow-derived endothelial progenitor cells (EPCs) play an important role in vascular repair. Reduced EPC number is predictive of more cardiov...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Atlantis Press
2008-11-01
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| Series: | Artery Research |
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| Online Access: | https://www.atlantis-press.com/article/125925768/view |